A mentor compares alternatives with their own evaluation criteria. What meets my requirements best? He scrutinizes product or service descriptions, quality checks, expert opinions, comparative tests, critical reports.

Then he uses his imagination. If I decide for this or that, what will result for me and others? He empathizes with possible effects, it is about harmony, responsibility, humanity.

Basic needs provide further guidance for our decisions.

Recognition: If I want to be recognized, I have to be particularly attractive. It’s important to me to stand out from others. Whether it’s cars, outfits or tattoos, it should be something special. Whether it’s for the path I take or the goal I achieve, I want to be able to be proud. I only get recognition when I don’t trigger negative feelings. For me, a life that allows me to conscientiously follow my own path is meaningful. I want to make a valuable contribution that I can be proud of. My behavior should be exemplary.

Empathy: My fellow human beings appreciate my closeness. I discreetly show my good taste. It is important to me to appear pleasant, which includes a well-groomed appearance and unobtrusive cosmetics. How should I be able to empathize with someone if they are angry with me? Peace only comes from mutually positive feelings. For me, a life is meaningful that is holistically humanistic and does not exclude people of other faiths, but ensures mutual understanding and harmony. For me, love is the highest good.